David Albert White
Born In: Canada
Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 24th, 2009
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of David Albert White on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
David was a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Craig) White.
He worked as a purchasing agent for St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Glace Bay General Hospital, retiring in 1997, after giving more than 35 years of service.
David had a smile for all and was a man of generous and forgiving nature, who was kind to all he met. He had a great sense of humour and was fond of playing practical jokes.
David will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, Alberta (nee MacLean) of 35 years; his loving children, Shauna (Rob), David (Angela), Darren (Krystal) and Sharon (Dean), all of Glace Bay. He was a devoted grandfather to Emily, David, Abigail, Brycen, Jessica and Shaylee. He was also a great son-in-law, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbour.
Surviving are siblings, Dan Jim (Betty), Henry (Clare), Sandy (Patricia), Eric Thomas (Rodney), Margaret (Joseph) MacFarlane, Mary (Gregory) MacDonald, Joan (Wayne) MacDonald, Sharon (Terry) Gallagher and Marilyn (Dwight) Bond; mother-in-law, Dorothy MacLean; sisters-in-law, Lynn (Kevin) McPhee and Nancy (Jack) O’Brien; brothers-in-law, Terry (June) MacLean and Gary (Michele) Murphy; special uncle, Earl Bourgeois; and cousin, Joan King.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by eldest brother, David Albert, three siblings in infancy, paternal grandparents, Albert and Mary White and maternal grandparents, David and Florence Craig.
Visitation will be held (today) Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. The Mass of Resurrection Friday, 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the CBRH Cancer Centre or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
